Jessie Marie (Sarnmark) Kisner

Jessie Marie Kisner, of Hebron, widow of the late Edward Albert Kisner, passed away at age 94 on August 3, 2022, at Complete Care of Harrington Court in Colchester where she had been residing for the past 3 years. Born on April 2, 1928, in Providence, RI, a daughter of the late Carl and Jessie Sarnmark. 

Jessie wore many different hats during her life time, each with style and grace. In her earlier years, while raising her four boys, she volunteered numerous hours, as secretary / treasurer of the Hebron youth football league, den mother for scouting, active parent in the 4h Hoofbeats Club and a member of the Hebron PTA. She retired several years ago after a career as an office administrator  for Jack James Construction in Columbia and Pratt & Whitney Aircraft.  Later in life, she sat on the committee of the Commission on Aging and participated in many of the senior trips and activities. 

Jessie’s happiest times were spent enjoying life with her family.  Always ready to join in the fun with a great sense of humor and vitality for life. She was always happiest when she was with her boys and later in life with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jessie was a people person and enjoyed many activities including dancing, set back tournaments and the walking club. Never one to sit on sidelines, and observe, she always played the game to her fullest. Some of our fondest memories are trips to Rhode Island, singing at cookouts, dancing with her great grandchildren, stories as a young girl and about life in the Kisner household. She was always able to find humor in difficult situations and focus on the positive side of life. 

Jessie was a role model for her family and provided us with the foundation for living life to its fullest. 

A special thank you to Ashley, manager of Stonecroft Housing, who provided friendship to Jessie for many years and to Jennifer and Shala of Harrington Court for their kind and compassionate care. 

Jessie leaves two sons, Mark and his wife Lynn of Coventry, David and his wife Donna of East Hartford; five grandchildren,  Michael, Thomas, Sophie, Brian, and Tyler;  6 great grandchildren and numerous extended family members and friends.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her siblings and her beloved sons Paul and Stephen. 

Calling Hours will be held on Monday, August 22, 2022 from 4-6 PM directly at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home 167, Old Hartford Rd, Colchester, CT 06415. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ASPCA 

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